Saed Hindash/The Star-LedgerDevils captain Jamie Langenbrunner faces his former team Saturday night in Dallas.The Devils had a morning skate at the American Airlines Center onSaturday.

They will bring a 9-1-1 road record into the game against the Stars.

With both Dainius Zubrus (fractured kneecap) and Ilkka Pikkarainen (ill) having gone back to New Jersey, the Devils are short on healthy bodies for the final stop on this road trip. Johnny Oduya (lower body), Paul Martin (fractured left forearm), Jay Pandolfo (dislocated right shoulder) and Rob Niedermayer (upper body) remain out.

Coach Jacques Lemaire's biggest concern may be in finding a way to avoid overworking his defensemen. Bryce Salvador, Andy Greene, Colin White and Mike Mottau have all seen extensive ice time and Lemaire has acknowledged it is sa problem.

The Devils also have Dean McAmmond, Rod Pelley and Tim Sestito as their three centers after Travis Zajac.

"It doesn't make it easier, that's for sure," Jamie Langenbrunner said of the injuries. "Zubie has been playing a lot of minutes in a lot of roles."

Marty Turco will start in goal for the Stars.

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Everyone remaining on the trip took part in the Devils' morning skate.